--- title: Advanced proctoring settings - Smart Browser description: HackerEarth has introduced advanced proctoring settings that force candidates to attempt a test in a HackerEarth desktop application with stricter proctoring features than those provided by our browse --- [Skip to content](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![HE logo.png\]](https://help.hackerearth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HE%20logo.png?height=40&name=HE%20logo.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://help.hackerearth.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Assessments: Recruiters](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-recruiters?hsLang=en) 3. [Test settings](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-recruiters?hsLang=en#test-settings) # Advanced proctoring settings - Smart Browser ## Smart Browser is a secure desktop application designed to conduct a fair, secure assessment. In this article, we will explore the following topics: 1. [What is Smart Browser?](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#intro) 2. [Supported Operating Systems](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#operating-systems) 3. [Enable Smart Browser in settings](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#settings) 4. [How Smart Browser helps prevent cheating?](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#prevent-cheating) 5. [After the test](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#after-the-test) 6. [Candidate journey using Smart Browser](https://help.hackerearth.com/advanced-proctoring-settings-smart-browser#candidate-journey) ### What is Smart Browser? HackerEarth’s **Smart Browser** is a secure desktop application designed to help you conduct tests with enhanced proctoring. It offers stricter controls compared to standard browser-based tests, ensuring a more reliable and cheat-resistant testing experience. By using Smart Browser, you can be more confident that candidates are completing assessments in a controlled and secure environment. Smart Browser preview does not work for unpublished tests. You need to publish the test to preview it in the Smart Browser.  ### Supported Operating Systems Smart Browser is supported by the following Operating Systems (OS): | **OS** | **Versions** | | --- | --- | | Windows | 10, 11 | | Linux | Ubuntu 22.04, Ubuntu 20.04 | | macOS | 13.5 Ventura and above  | ### Enable Smart Browser in settings Admins can enable Smart Browser from the proctoring settings while creating or editing a test. Once enabled, candidates will be required to attempt the test using Smart Browser only. ### How Smart Browser helps prevent cheating? Smart Browser uses multiple security checks before and during the test to ensure fairness and integrity. #### Security measures before the test Before the test begins, Smart Browser verifies the candidate’s system setup and ensures that all security requirements are met. Candidates must launch the test exclusively through the Smart Browser application. Smart Browser performs a complete system check to: - Detect whether the system is running in a virtual environment - Ensure all display requirements are met - Verify that the required domains are accessible - Check for any open applications If restricted applications are detected, you can choose to close them manually or allow Smart Browser to close them automatically. ![image1-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-6664-AM](https://help.hackerearth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image1-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-6664-AM.png?width=583&height=550&name=image1-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-6664-AM.png) #### Security measures during the test Once the test starts, Smart Browser actively restricts actions that could compromise test integrity. It prevents candidates from: 1. Sharing or recording the test window 2. Taking screenshots of the test 3. Opening or switching to other applications 4. Resizing the test window 5. Using multiple monitors 6. Running the test inside a virtual machine 7. Accessing browser developer tools Any attempt by a candidate to move away from the test screen, such as switching workspaces, exiting full-screen mode, or opening another application in the background, will trigger a warning.  Candidates cannot open external links and applications while taking an assessment in the Smart Browser. Question types like **Machine Learning and File upload** that require candidates to use a separate application to solve **should not be used for assessments in the Smart Browser. ** ![image3-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-7745-AM](https://help.hackerearth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image3-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-7745-AM.png?width=590&height=438&name=image3-Jan-22-2026-11-12-10-7745-AM.png) If the candidate does not return to the test within 10 seconds after the initial warning, they will be automatically removed from the test. #### Restricted keyboard actions To maintain focus and prevent misuse, the following key combinations are disabled: - Function keys and related combinations (for example, **F1**, **Alt + F5**) - **Alt + Tab** - **Ctrl + Alt + Delete** - **Ctrl + C** and **Ctrl + V** - Operating system shortcut keys (such as **Windows key**, **Mac Command key**, and combinations like **Windows key + C**) #### Additional controls - Operating system notifications are blocked - Screen recording and screen-sharing tools are disabled ### After the test After the test is completed, Smart Browser safely exits the secure mode and restores normal system access. You can additionally choose to receive the following test reports via email: - **Email report:** Choose to email the assessment summary report to all Test Admins. - **Plagiarism report:** Receive a detailed plagiarism report after the test is completed. - **Detailed assessment report:** Include the detailed assessment report (PDF) along with the summary report. ### Candidate journey using Smart Browser The candidate experience with Smart Browser is simple and guided: ![image2-Jan-22-2026-11-12-12-6262-AM](https://help.hackerearth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image2-Jan-22-2026-11-12-12-6262-AM.png?width=601&height=409&name=image2-Jan-22-2026-11-12-12-6262-AM.png) You can find more information about the candidate journey in[this article.](https://help.hackerearth.com/smart-browser?hsLang=en) - [Assessments: Recruiters](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-recruiters?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Getting started](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-recruiters?hsLang=en#getting-started) - [Account settings](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-recruiters?hsLang=en#account-settings) - 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